gumbo25la Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I need help, what is the best responsive joystick for Mrs Pacman 7800 the Wico Command joystick (bat) or the 6 button Sega Genesis Arcade stick? Ive done alot of research and these seem the best for Mrs Pacman 7800, so I don't want advise on other joysticks, just whats the better of these two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGameCollector Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I need help, what is the best responsive joystick for Mrs Pacman 7800 the Wico Command joystick (bat) or the 6 button Sega Genesis Arcade stick? Ive done alot of research and these seem the best for Mrs Pacman 7800, so I don't want advise on other joysticks, just whats the better of these two. I personally don't like the Wico command stick at all and prefer the Genesis one. Mine was an ascii brand Genesis one but it died. I should probably get the official Sega one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Dart Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 I don't have the exact same sega stick as you, but.. Between a Wico stick and the Genesis 3-button Arcade Stick, I'd take the 3-button. I use a pair of 'em for Robotron, too, and they're great all-around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feralstorm Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Suncom TAC-2 I wish there was a 7800 2-button version, and I had an infinite supply. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaybird3rd Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I still use my modified Radica Space Invaders joysticks. They've held up great for over five years now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littleman jack Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 I usually use a 2600 CX-40 stick, or a Wico ball stick, but of the two you picked, I'd vote for the Wico bat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trebor Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 Suncom TAC-2 Favortie joystick of all time...hands down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATARI7800fan Posted July 6, 2011 Share Posted July 6, 2011 what do people think of the Epyx 500XJ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinks Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 The tac-2 is the best one I have found if you dont have to use the fire button the directional controls are second to none. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 (edited) I agree, the Tac-2 is a great joystick, and was my choice for any Pac-Man style game, until I came across this beauty: These things use arcade grade parts, micro-switches for the joystick, and rubber cups on the bottom. They have a nice medium touch (not too light, not too stiff) and a fairly short travel (slightly more than a Tac-2)... an overall great feel. They also have a 8-way/4-way switch on the bottom (no more misdirected turns). Not only are they great for Pac-Man style games, but work great for just about any retro game. I don't know how much they go for out in the wild, or how often they can be found, but if you ever get a chance to pick one up, do it. Edited July 8, 2011 by MrFish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mimo Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I hacked a cheap Ms Pac Man plug"n"play stick with a cx40 cable. This thing is awesome for games that use 4 directions as it has a restrictor plate limiting movement to up,down,left and right. Second place is a hacked Raddica space invaders stick and a close third is the TAC-2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightSprinter Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 MrFish, that's making me want the StarCursor stick even more now. I've always been curious as to the yellow button on the base. Was it intended as a secondary button for the SMS or Amstrad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thegamezmaster Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 what do people think of the Epyx 500XJ. Best one out there. The others is apples and oranges. IMHO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Helmet Posted July 8, 2011 Share Posted July 8, 2011 I still use my modified Radica Space Invaders joysticks. They've held up great for over five years now. Yup. Best 7800 (not to mention 2600/Colecovision) stick ever. I have 2 of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+MrFish Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I've always been curious as to the yellow button on the base. Was it intended as a secondary button for the SMS or Amstrad? Honestly I don't know yet. I've only used it on my 8-bit so far. You've go me curious now too. I'm gonna have to look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtariLeaf Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 I love me some Wico. Surprised it doesn't get more love. Great sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deteacher Posted July 27, 2011 Share Posted July 27, 2011 Atari CX-40 for me. It's the stick I grew up on and nothing gets the job done better for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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